A Chula Vista police officer comes down from a rence he had climbed while searching for the suspect.
— John Gibbins

Officers formed a perimeter around the area to search for the man, Wedge said.

He was described as Latino and in his 40s, about 5 feet 10 inches tall and 180 pounds, barefoot and wearing just his underwear, police said.

St. Michael Academy on Homedale Street, Lee Elementary School on Childs Avenue and International Preschool and Kindergarten on Winchester Street were put on lockdown as police conducted the search. It was called off about 1 p.m., and the lockdowns were lifted, police said.

San Diego police Sgt. Alonzo Alexander said officers suspect the man shimmied up a laundry chute at a house and then ran out of the front door.